Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Tenders Spring Green Soup with Chicken 5.0 (15) 12 Reviews Sautéing chicken in a little oil first (rather than poaching in the broth) creates some browned bits in the pan (aka fond) that give this green soup a richer flavor. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge See More Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This chicken soup incorporates nutrient-rich spinach for added vitamins and minerals.The chicken provides a lean source of protein to support muscle health.Olive oil provides beneficial heart-healthy fats. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound chicken tenders 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for serving 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Directions Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Add leeks, onion and celery to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and spinach; cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes more. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the soup. Stir in parsley and Parmesan. Serve the soup topped with more pepper and Parmesan, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 314 Calories 12g Fat 20g Carbs 38g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 314 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 5g Protein 38g 76% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 60mg 20% Vitamin A 5499IU 110% Vitamin C 47mg 52% Folate 221mcg 55% Sodium 742mg 32% Calcium 174mg 13% Iron 5mg 30% Magnesium 69mg 16% Potassium 713mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.